A MoU has been signed between
Gauhati University (GU) and the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya
(USTM) today. The MoU was signed by Dr. Mridul Hazarika, Vice-Chancellor,
Gauhati University on behalf of Gauhati University and Shri Mahbubul Hoque,
Chancellor, USTM, on behalf of University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya
in the Office of the Registrar, Gauhati University on April, 7th 2016 at
10:15am. The MoU between Gauhati University, the oldest institution of the
region of national importance and the University of Science and Technology,
Meghalaya (USTM), an emerging technology university in North East provides a
road map in relation to future cooperation between the two Universities. The
collaboration will pave ways for USTM’s Vision-2020 in pertaining to be a
university of national repute. All the Deans of various schools, senior
professors and higher officials of USTM were present during the event.
Dr. Mridul Hazarika, Vice-Chancellor, Gauhati University in his remarks
commented that every organization has its strength, USTM too is young and full
of enthusiasm, with the exchange of ideas with GU, USTM can surely excel in the
path of academic growth. Dr Hazarika also assured that irrespective of the fact
that USTM is a young university, GU like a elder brother will provide all sort
of support and guidance to USTM so that it can achieve academic heights in the
future days.
Shri Mahbubul Hoque, Chancellor, USTM in his statement said, “It is a landmark
achievement & opportunity for USTM community to excel under the patronage of
Gauhati University who have already made a long journey in the field of
academics”. He expressed his gratefulness to the authorities of GU for accepting
the proposal of MoU and made the dream a reality.
The MOU provides that Gauhati University will guide USTM in academic promotion
by mentoring and training the faculties, special classes by GU Faculties,
guidance in University governance, syllabus & examination up-gradation, and
jointly organising seminars, workshops, symposia on specific themes pertaining
to the region in particular and national and international issues in general. In
the sphere of research, GU will guide USTM in managing the research programmes
by jointly guiding the scholars of USTM for quality research in their respective
field. GU will also guide the faculties in preparing DPR for projects and
collaborative activities by taking lead.
The cooperation will open the doors for the faculties of USTM to go for higher
education and research at Gauhati University. Now, the students of USTM can
attend classes for specific period at GU and do their internship, summer
training under the guidance of GU faculty/departments. Students and research
scholars can access the library and lab facilities at GU time to time. Research
scholars of GU can visit USTM to guide students how to get admission at GU and
guide them for higher education in their field of study. R&D activities will be
enhanced by the able guidance from the eminent senior professors of GU.
The MoU will create a path for promotion of sports & culture by creating a
competitive environment among the students through different activities to guide
them further.